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CE09 LKY

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

95,914 mi
Last recorded95,914 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 LKY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 95,914 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 95,892 miles

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 95,136 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 92,875 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 89,807 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 89,807 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2020 87,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2020 87,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2019 84,041 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken from cat

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat does not lift forward using seat clip (broken)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 84,041 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front exhaust bracket broken from cat

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat does not lift forward using seat clip (broken)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 79,612 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 74,974 miles

nearside overtaking mirror glass has slight damage

offside front drivers seat fold down inoperative not allowing access to rear seat(s)

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Fail 23 Nov 2017 74,974 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside overtaking mirror glass has slight damage

offside front drivers seat fold down inoperative not allowing access to rear seat(s)

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2016 66,926 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2015 58,031 miles

engine oil not registering on dip stick

Fail 1 Dec 2015 58,031 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

engine oil not registering on dip stick

Pass 2 Dec 2014 48,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Dec 2013 37,299 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Dec 2012 28,102 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2012 28,102 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust slightly corroded

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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CE09 LKY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2009 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 50,765 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE09 LKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CE09 LKY registered?

CE09 LKY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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